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Age distribution among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
34%
25%
8%
239
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
37%
19%
5%
1,264
Seldom/never
30%
38%
21%
10%
3,385
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
20%
25%
28%
4%
1%
239
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
23%
28%
21%
4%
< 1%
1,264
Seldom/never
18%
20%
30%
25%
6%
< 1%
3,385
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
49%
1,284
Seldom/never
56%
44%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
28%
4%
18%
8%
238
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
16%
6%
17%
5%
1,262
Seldom/never
69%
9%
4%
14%
5%
3,373
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
7%
75%
241
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
13%
71%
1,261
Seldom/never
13%
11%
77%
3,366
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
21%
20%
14%
198
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
20%
24%
15%
1,154
Seldom/never
36%
22%
25%
18%
3,053
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
31%
13%
3%
245
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
31%
14%
7%
1,282
Seldom/never
43%
32%
15%
10%
3,419
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
7%
12%
6%
37%
246
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
12%
9%
2%
40%
1,276
Seldom/never
39%
12%
13%
3%
33%
3,423
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
66%
247
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
68%
1,277
Seldom/never
26%
74%
3,425
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
78%
15%
5%
< 1%
1%
1%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
30%
10%
1%
11%
4%
1,284
Seldom/never
29%
26%
13%
1%
25%
5%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
16%
7%
5%
1%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
39%
27%
9%
1%
1,284
Seldom/never
10%
22%
29%
38%
1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
13%
4%
13%
1%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
20%
11%
34%
1%
1,284
Seldom/never
19%
12%
7%
61%
1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
10%
5%
30%
1%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
10%
12%
73%
< 1%
1,284
Seldom/never
3%
1%
1%
95%
< 1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
9%
3%
33%
2%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
13%
5%
53%
2%
1,284
Seldom/never
26%
8%
4%
61%
1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
14%
8%
8%
4%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
19%
13%
21%
1%
1,284
Seldom/never
39%
14%
10%
35%
2%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
8%
6%
30%
2%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
17%
12%
26%
1%
1,284
Seldom/never
42%
15%
13%
29%
1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
11%
39%
3%
4%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
15%
59%
12%
2%
1,284
Seldom/never
6%
15%
62%
14%
2%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
61%
1%
4%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
1,284
Seldom/never
22%
76%
1%
1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
10%
5%
21%
2%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
13%
9%
62%
1%
1,284
Seldom/never
6%
4%
5%
85%
< 1%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
20%
3%
20%
7%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
22%
1%
50%
9%
1,284
Seldom/never
8%
12%
1%
71%
8%
3,435
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Belief in Heaven among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven
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Attendance at religious services
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
12%
6%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
29%
8%
1,284
Seldom/never
41%
47%
12%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who …in hell
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Attendance at religious services
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
31%
9%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
47%
8%
1,284
Seldom/never
30%
60%
10%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
31%
41%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
25%
49%
1,284
Seldom/never
25%
25%
50%
3,435
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Political ideology among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
32%
25%
12%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
39%
28%
7%
1,284
Seldom/never
19%
35%
36%
10%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…
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Attendance at religious services
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
50%
5%
5%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
49%
3%
3%
1,284
Seldom/never
48%
44%
3%
4%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
49%
7%
4%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
54%
3%
3%
1,284
Seldom/never
40%
54%
4%
2%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
58%
9%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
61%
35%
4%
1,284
Seldom/never
72%
23%
5%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…
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Attendance at religious services
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
43%
6%
6%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
17%
4%
3%
1,284
Seldom/never
81%
13%
3%
3%
3,435
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Views about same-sex marriage among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who …same-sex marriage
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Attendance at religious services
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
51%
13%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
67%
25%
8%
1,284
Seldom/never
76%
17%
6%
3,435
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Views about environmental regulation among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
57%
2%
5%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
61%
2%
3%
1,284
Seldom/never
29%
66%
2%
3%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among nothing in particulars by religious attendance
% of nothing in particulars who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
33%
4%
41%
3%
248
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
22%
4%
25%
4%
1,284
Seldom/never
59%
16%
5%
16%
3%
3,435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.